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Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is one of Tibet's most important philosophers. His understanding of Buddhist Madhyamaka (“Middle Way”) philosophy, particularly the “two truths,” brought together Candrakīrti's interpretation of emptiness (
śūnyatā
) with Dharmakīrti's epistemology. His creation of a systematic cohesion out of disparate elements of Buddhist epistemological and ontological thinking, ethical concerns, meditative praxis, and soteriology rank his project among the Buddhist world's great philosophical accomplishments. The Gelukpa (
dGe lugs pa
) order, founded by his students at his directive, systematized and expanded upon his thinking, creating a philosophical training system still flourishing today. The Gelukpa order gave rise to the Dalai Lamas, whose political rule over some 300 years gave Tsongkhapa a lasting sociopolitical prominence.
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Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is one of Tibet's most important philosophers.
His understanding of Buddhist Madhyamaka (“Middle Way”) philosophy, particularly the “two truths,” brought together Candrakīrti's interpretation of emptiness (
śūnyatā
) with Dharmakīrti's epistemology.
His creation of a systematic cohesion out of disparate elements of Buddhist epistemological and ontological thinking, ethical concerns, meditative praxis, and soteriology rank his project among the Buddhist world's great philosophical accomplishments.
The Gelukpa (
dGe lugs pa
) order, founded by his students at his directive, systematized and expanded upon his thinking, creating a philosophical training system still flourishing today.
The Gelukpa order gave rise to the Dalai Lamas, whose political rule over some 300 years gave Tsongkhapa a lasting sociopolitical prominence.
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